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2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1912961657 M.D.
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Radiation Oncology Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,029 in Radiation Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
44
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows
Higinia Cardenes, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 44 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 44
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Higinia Cardenes, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Higinia Cardenes, M.D. sits
This provider among radiation oncology physician peers
Across the 1,988 radiation oncology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Higinia Cardenes, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 24% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one radiation oncology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Higinia Cardenes, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Higinia Cardenes, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Higinia Cardenes, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Radiation Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
44 76% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Higinia Cardenes, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Radiation Oncology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Radiation Oncology Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Higinia Cardenes, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 535 BARNHILL DR, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, with a listed phone of (317) 944-5000. NPI 1912961657 was issued on 04/12/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 44 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $910 in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,029 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 186 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1912961657 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Radiation Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/12/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.8066
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Higinia Cardenes, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Weill Medical College OF Cornell
Flushing, NY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
44
Total Claims
$910
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 56
- Total Day Supply
- 1,113
- Generic Drug Cost
- $833
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.08
Radiation Oncology Physician Overview
How Higinia Cardenes, M.D. fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
6,029
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider
Higinia Cardenes, M.D.'s 44 claims are below the specialty average of 186.
Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cardenes.
Dr. Scott Ackley
MD
Terre Haute, IN
Dr. Anwar Ahmad
M.D.
Hobart, IN
Dr. Frederick Albrink
MD
Jeffersonville, IN
Dr. Joy Allen
MD
Michigan City, IN
Dr. Francis Asamoah
MD
Indianapolis, IN
Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Radiation Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higinia Cardenes, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Higinia Cardenes, M.D. specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in Indianapolis, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Higinia Cardenes, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Higinia Cardenes, M.D. wrote 44 Medicare Part D claims totaling $910 in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
What is Higinia Cardenes, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Higinia Cardenes, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 86.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Higinia Cardenes, M.D. located? ▼
Higinia Cardenes, M.D. is located at 535 BARNHILL DR, Indianapolis, IN, 46202. Phone: (317) 944-5000.
What is Higinia Cardenes, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Higinia Cardenes, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912961657, issued on 04/12/2006.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,029 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Higinia Cardenes, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Higinia Cardenes, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 44 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Higinia Cardenes, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Higinia Cardenes, M.D.'s NPI is 1912961657 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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